@KBBPLL . Well said. You know her best. James
I tend to leave coins alone and let the coin speak for itself unless it something quite extrodinary such as a missed mintmark, miss identified...
Those 3 carbon spots are quite annoying. I would grade it XF-40. Those 1917 coins were pretty well struck compared to many that followed. I...
@KBBPLL . I guess my answer would be different. My daughter Allison is a big history buff and I originally had the thought to put a few coins...
I am humbled by her results and refuse to share my feeble attempt at the same. James
I must admit. I forgot this post but decided to go back and look at what I said and compare to what has happened. (NOTE) I did change my goals...
@Chris B. Kind of looks like Orson Wells getting crowned for a lifetime Oscar but I like it. Very cool. James
I don't know varieties but Coast to Coast coins has an 1836 PR-55 for a measly $21,950. That one will do. James
You should look at the definition of detail on an actual coin to compare. James
I am obcessed with concise writing. Having said that, one of my all time favorite authors is Thomas Hardy. I own more than 20 books by Hardy....
My thank you note for the Gobrecht Dollar will be swift and effusive. James
I may be in the minority here but i remember grading in the 1990's or so and they were too strict often times. I think the coins grade is a 64....
I don't know how to do the Voo-Doo. Do you post the grade? James
Solid 64 with that much chatter on the obv face but plenty of luster which drives most grades with these. James ps love the rev crack. makes coin...
@No_Ragrets . Make that 1,001 . PCGS wouldn't have included that warrior in it's estimate but i do. Tks for posting, made my day. James
Very true. I always have to use a padded mailer to send keys back to people I work for. Those sorting machines have no conscience. james
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Might as well post my coin of the day too. VERY circulated but still boasts that mighty "S". James [ATTACH]
Circulated coins I got. This is my most recent post on MYCOLLECT. This PCGS 45 Seated Quarter has the pewter gray toning so common with Bust...
I have always been fascinated by the fact that Western human culture pretty much pretends Eastern human culture never existed. james
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